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Reunion 2011 

Location - Charleston, South Carolina
Sunday October 23 - Wednesday October 26


Plans are under way for a terrific reunion this fall in Charleston, South Carolina.  This is a wonderful old city with military history dating back to the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and World War II.

If you are interested in joining us at our reunion and would like to receive a registration form that includes prices of our special event please contact:

Warren Stirling
19651 Quiet Bay Lane
Huntington Beach, California 92648-2613

(714) 536-0229 -  or contact via email - docstir@msn.com

Lodging Information:

Sheraton Charleston Airport Hotel
4770 Goer Drive
North Charleston, South Carolina
Contact #:   (888) 747-1900 or (843) 747-1900

Room Rates -  $89.00 per night,+ tax,  rooms will be held only until September 23, 2011, at this preferred rate.  Be sure to make your reservations as soon as possible, and identify yourself as a member of the USS Johnston-Hoel Association.

There will be a complimentary airport shuttle, parking is free, pets are allowed, and RV's are welcomed.  There is also nearby shopping, and restaurants with shuttle service available.

The Hotel is ready to accept your reservation now.

Schedule of Events

Sunday October 23rd is Check in and Registration day in the hospitality room. 

Monday Oct 24th we will offer a breakfast, an entertaining speaker, business meeting, and have a tour of the city of Charleston. 

Tuesday Oct 25th we will have a memorial service, visit Hunley Submarine exhibit, visit Riverfront Navy Memorial display, and have a luncheon. 

Wednesday Oct 26th we are offering a Plantation tour of Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and then our wonderful banquet which will include a great speaker, door prizes and bid farewell for this years great reunion. 

Thursday Oct 27th  is checkout date, unless you would like to continue your stay to enjoy other great things to see, and enjoy in Charleston, South Carolina.


  Events and Images of our 2010 Reunion

Our 2010 reunion held in Salt Lake City, Utah was a great success, thanks to all of our members that were able to join us. 

Below are some images that were taken at the reunion.  Please feel free to download, or copy the images here to share with your family, or friends.  If you would like to post some of your memories of our reunion email the photos to debbie.ragsdill@sbcglobal.net and we will be glad to share them. 


     

 


   


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Since 1982, reunions have been held every year.   The reunion sites are listed below:

1982 Alexandria, Minnesota

1983 Wichita, Kansas

1984 Charleston, South Carolina

1985 Saint Louis, Missouri

1986 Arlington, Texas

1987 San Diego, California

1988 Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1989 Tacoma, Washington

1990 Saint Paul, Minnesota

1991 Las Vegas, Nevada

1992 Las Vegas, Nevada

1993 San Antonio, Texas

1994 Annapolis, Maryland

1995 Springfield, Missouri

1996 San Diego, California

1997 Las Vegas, Nevada

1998 Knoxville, Tennessee

1999 Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2000 Colorado Springs, Colorado

2001 Albuquerque, New Mexico

2002 Biloxi, Mississippi

2003 Cincinnati, Ohio

2004 San Diego, California

2005 Royal Caribbean Cruise
San Pedro, California

2006 Norfolk, Virginia

2007 Tucson, Arizona

2008 Sacramento, California

2009 San Diego, California

2010 Salt Lake City, Utah